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Commissioner Sullivan requested that the EIR address Interstate 580 noise issues. (Recess taken from 8:20 to 8:30 p.m.) a. UP-98-37/A-98-176 Peter ShuttsBuss Moran Application for design review and conditional use permit approvals to allow a rental yard, outdoor storage, and accessory uses, to allow the placement of five modular buildings and 14 shipping containers on site, and to allow the construction of a patio cover, a new business sign, and the repainting of an existing building located at 3878 Stanley Blvd. Zoning for the property is C-5 (Service Commercial) District. Commissioner Maas stated she will be abstaining from discussion and voting due to a conflict of interest. She left the dais. Mr. Iserson referenced a staff report dated November 23, 1998, and highlighted key areas contained in the report including background information, previous and on-going municipal code violations, the applicant's proposal, site description, hours of operation, vehicles on site, drive aisle requirements, fire codes, outdoor storage, landscaping and screening, noise, signage, land use, sanitary sewer, and Del Valle Pazkway extension. In conclusion, Mr. Iserson stated that staffs recommendation is that the Planning Commission deny Case Up-98-37/Z-98-176; however, if the Planning commission believes that the required findings can be made, staff recommends the Planning Commission make specific required use permit findings for approval and adopt a resolution which would approve Case UP-98-37/Z-98-176 subject to the Conditions in Exhibit "B". Discussion ensued between Commissioners and staff relating to whether the applicant will be required to close down the business if the permit is denied, the possibility of approving a temporary permit, and the status of the applicant's current permit. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Peter Shutts, architect, 4133 Mohr Avenue, addressed the Commission and disclosed he had previous discussions with Commissioners Cooper and Roberts relating to the building plan. He stated that approval of this permit would allow continuation of Mr. Morgan's business until a new building plan is presented and approved. Mr. Shutts provided an extensive overview of the plan and addressed issues relating to the size of the trailers and vehicles for rent, placement of handicapped pazking spaces, landscaping, noise on Stanley Boulevazd being higher than business noise, drainage and sewage issues. He requested that the Commission consider approving dishwashing and laundering facilities subject to an agreement being reached between the County Health Deparhnent and the City of Pleasanton regarding appropriate disposal of waste water. He addressed Exhibit "B," Draft Conditions of Approval and stated he is in agreement will all conditions of approval with the exception of No. 9 due to his desire to work with the County on an interim solution or elimination of the dishwashing/washing facility; No. 12, due to his request that the condition be _ changed to two months from the date of issuance of building permits versus approval of the case; No. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 November 23, 1998